Acetic acid exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of acetic acid by Saudi Arabia reached $38.9 million in 2024 (58.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 99 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $80.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38.9M | 58.4K t |
| 2023 | $59.4M | 104.5K t |
| 2022 | $42.2M | 41.6K t |
| 2021 | $80.6M | 82.9K t |
| 2020 | $35.9M | 99.3K t |
| 2019 | $29.9M | 61.6K t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 39.3K t |
| 2017 | $39.8M | 82.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports acetic acid to
Most of it went to Belgium (33%), India (17%), Switzerland (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $12.7M | 33% |
| India | $6.7M | 17% |
| Switzerland | $3.2M | 8.2% |
| Spain | $3.0M | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 6.9% |
| Ukraine | $2.4M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Iraq | $840K | 2.2% |
| France | $726K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acetic acid imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of acetic acid by Saudi Arabia reached $3.8 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Taiwan (49%), South Korea (18%), United States (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 49% |
| South Korea | $684K | 18% |
| United States | $380K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $234K | 6.2% |
| India | $196K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $171K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $88K | 2.3% |
| New Zealand | $75K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia acetic acid exports (HS 2915.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2915.21: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of acetic acid exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported acetic acid worth $38.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 99 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy acetic acid from Saudi Arabia?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by India (17%) and Switzerland (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 440% on the year.
What is the average export price of acetic acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of acetic acid from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $39.8 million in 2017 to $38.9 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $80.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import acetic acid?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Taiwan, South Korea and the United States. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $35.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for acetic acid?
The HS code for acetic acid is subheading 2915.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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